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A wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery
“Check the seasoning, then spoon the paste into a jar and store it in the refrigerator.”
A quivering or vibrating movement resulting from something being shaken or struck
“Just shy of the halfway point, the raft lurched with a sudden jar that nearly toppled most of the men.”
A harsh and grating noise or sound
“He cried as he heard the jar of the street door as it closed.”
A strike with a part of the body or an instrument
An unexpected or astonishing event or fact
An alcoholic beverage made from malted grain
Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions
A shock, misfortune, or unpleasant situation
A ringing metallic sound
To quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck
“Once again the aircraft was beginning to jolt and jar as it raced ahead faster and faster across the rocky terrain.”
To knock or strike sharply, especially causing a vibrating movement
“He hit the container with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.”
To be out of harmony, usually noticeably
“The bright orange of the walls jar with the light pastels of the furnishings.”
To have an unpleasant or disturbing effect
“The more you begin to jar on one another's nerves, the more you'll find yourself remembering the ease and freedom of the life you used to know.”
To complain or argue about something, often angrily
“The two directors could never agree on anything and would constantly jar.”
To put into a bottle (or bottles)
To cramp, twist or strain a muscle, causing painful stiffness
To offend the moral feelings of
To strike or collide with a loud noise
To astonishingly impact, strike, or hit somebody in the face, catching immediate attention
To be unlike or dissimilar
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
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